The following is a basic list of supplies that you are likely to need while staying with us. The list is not exhaustive.  For comfort and/or research you may want to bring additional items.

You must bring:

• Day pack: Extremely useful, it must be large enough to hold a raincoat, binoculars, a camera, some snacks, a water bottle, insect repellent, sun block, notebook, etc.).
• Water bottle: it is really important to keep hydrated in this hot climate, to avoid using plastic water bottles you need to bring your own water bottle which you can refill unlimited with filtered drinking water.
• Waterproof/plastic bags: to protect electronics and some field equipment.
• Compass: this is required for some activities you can download also an app on your phone
• Warm sweater, fleece, or jacket: Warmer layers are occasionally needed because the temperature can drop during “friajes” to 10°C.
• Flashlight/head lamp: Invest in a good one (with a directed rather than a diffuse beam of light) and bring some spare batteries.
• Waterproof jacket and/or poncho
• Insect repellent: In dry season there are a lot of sandflies, in wet season more mosquitos so repellent is useful at all times. You can buy good repellent in the city for 5 US.

 
Optional

• Binoculars: 7-8x for mammal projects; 10x for birds
• Laptop
• Camera
• GPS
• Silica gel: To be included with items being stored in watertight containers, they usually can be re-dried by heating. Essential if you bring a notebook or camera.

 
Basics

• Clothing: quick-drying clothing is recommended because of the high humidity.
• Pants: Bring at least three pairs of long pants suitable for fieldwork. Sweatpants are comfortable for around camp.
• Shirts: Long-sleeved shirts are recommended because of mosquitoes
• Footwear: Medium-heavy hiking boots are recommended for their snake-resistant qualities. In addition, you will need a pair of rubber boots*. Sneakers, sandals, etc. are not recommended for use in the forest, but can be used around the camp.
• Other clothing: Underwear, socks, bathing suit, hat, clothes for weekends in the city Towel: Absorbent but fast-drying is best.
• Eyewear: sunglasses. Bring spares of glasses and contacts
• Hygiene items: The station provides toilet paper. Other items such as deodorant, shampoo, and female hygiene products are not provided.
• Detergent for washing clothes: Biodegradable detergent is not available in Peru. If you can, bring some with you.
• Medicines: Although there’s a basic stock of medicines and a First Aid kit at the station, you must bring your personal medications. Also, bring antihistamine cream/tablets for insect bites.

Note 1. Sheets are included. Ponchos and rubber boots can be bought easily in the city and are not expensive. Note that shoes sizing over 43 European are not available in Peru.
Note 2. If you like birds you can download the app Birds of Peru that will be very useful for you.
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